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Across the North West, there are 4,416 cases of coronavirus in Lancashire, 986 in Bolton, 711 in Bury, 1,156 in Cheshire East, 1,061 in Cheshire West and Chester, 2,168 in Cumbria, 384 in Halton, 647 in Knowsley, 1,576 in Liverpool, 1,502 in Manchester, 1,029 in Oldham, 752 in Rochdale, 908 in Salford, 908 in Sefton, 743 in St Helens, 1,032 in Stockport, 658 in Tameside, 784 in Trafford, 745 in Warrington, 1,133 in Wigan, and 1,223 in Wirral.

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Meanwhile, the Labour Party has said the Government should use today's (May 23) daily Downing Street Covid-19 press conference to provide answers over the Prime Minister’s most senior aide, Dominic Cummings, travelling 260 miles during the lockdown.

A party spokesperson said: “The public have made extraordinary sacrifices during this pandemic and the lockdown.

“It cannot be one rule for those who set them and another for the British people.

“There is a press conference this afternoon: the country deserves answers.”

Downing Street has since said Mr Cummings believed he “behaved reasonably and legally” when travelling from his London home to Country Durham during the lockdown.

A Number 10 spokesman said: “Owing to his wife being infected with suspected coronavirus and the high likelihood that he would himself become unwell, it was essential for Dominic Cummings to ensure his young child could be properly cared for.

“His sister and nieces had volunteered to help so he went to a house near to but separate from his extended family in case their help was needed.

“His sister shopped for the family and left everything outside.

“At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter, as is being reported.

“His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines. Mr Cummings believes he behaved reasonably and legally."

Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove has spoken out on behalf of Mr Cummings, tweeting: “Caring for your wife and child is not a crime.”